May 17-June 5, 2010

About
This program is a dual language practicum where students will spend 52 contact hours with Guatemalan students who are English language learners. They will work to develop a practicum portfolio which will encompass all four areas studied: methods, assessment, linguistics, and multicultural curriculum and materials. Students will stay with host families while they are abroad and will take various trips to local tourist attractions.

Course
Three hourse of undergraduate credit for EDCI 745/EDCI 746 or EDCI 740 will be awarded by K-State University upon successful completion of the course.

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Pre-requisite for practicum course:
Satisfactory completion of ESL Methods, Assment, and Linguistics courses

Faculty Leader
Dr. Linda Trujillo
785-532-2890
prplphd@ksu.edu

May 23- June 20, 2010

About
European Study of Photography study tour is a 3 credit hour, 600-level studio course that takes place in France and England, tracing the development of the medium of photography into a commercially and artistically viable process. History and on-site study centered on visitations to historic sites within this development and supplemented by lectures by course faculty. Photographic studio instruction on the visual strategies employed by early and contemporary photographers which the students will utilize their own production of digital images also overseen by the professor will be used throughout the duration of the study tour. For students who chose to follow a more academic approach they will have the opportunity to focus on research and submit a written discourse on the experience and their relationship to the history of the medium.

Course
ART 630-B: European Study of Photography

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Pre-Requisite:
Art 295 or Instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Armon A Means
Assistant Professor of Art
ameans@ksu.edu
785-532-6540

May 21-June 6, 2010

About
This study abroad program is tailored for providing undergraduate and graduate students the experience of agricultural practices, food processing industry, and university life and culture of north India. India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is taking rapid strides in manufacturing industry and information technology; however, a majority of the population is heavily dependent on agriculture. The class will give students a first-hand experience of traditional agriculture practices in north India and the move towards more modern practices such as use of biotechnology, irrigation, mechanized farming, and bulk handling and storage of grain. Students will also be exposed to the fast emerging food processing sector in the country through visits to a large bakery, a modern flour mill, a tea estate and tea processing facility and a potato processing unit. The tour will also include a visit and 3-day stay at two large agricultural universities – Punjab Agricultural University and Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University. The remaining time in India will be used for touring sites of historical interest in the ancient and current capital city of Delhi, and learning about the north Indian culture through exchanges with domestic university students. A visit to the famous 17th century monument the Taj Mahal in the nearby city of Agra will also be part of this tour.

Course
GRSC 790: Agriculture and Food Processing in North India

Eligibility
2.5 GPA and Instructor Permission

Faculty Leaders
Dr. Sajid Alavi
Assistant Professor of Grain Science & Industry
salavi@ksu.edu
785-532-2403

Dr. Hulya Dogan
Assistant Professor of Grain Science & Industry
dogan@ksu.edu
785-532-2628

Dr. Bhadriruju Subramanyam
Professor of Grain Science & Industry
sbhadrir@ksu.edu
785-532-4092

May 25- June 8, 2010

About
This course will be co-sponsored by the Political Science department, English department, College of Arts & Sciences at Kansas State University. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the inter-disciplinary connections between British and American culture through study of law and literature.

Course
ENGL 399: Shakespeare and the Law
POLSC 791: Law, Politics, and Literature

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Faculty Leaders
Dr.Donald Hedrick
Professor of English
hedrick@ksu.edu
785-532-2160

Dr. John Fliter
Associate Professor of Political Science
jfliter@ksu.edu
785-532-0445

Daralyn Gordon Arata, Esq.
Pre-Law Advisor
darata@ksu.edu
785-532-6904

May 31-June 16, 2010

About
This course will be held over a 3 week period during the summer. Students will meet on the K-State Manhattan campus for 1 week to read and discuss Chinese culture. Students will then spend 2 weeks in Beijing, China participating in cultural activities and lectures and visiting various landmarks.

Course
Three hours of undergraduate for ENGL 395: Topics in English or three hours of graduate credit for ENGL 685: Special Topics in Rhetoric and Composition will be granted by Kansas State University upon successful completion of the course.

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Faculty Leader
Dr. Han Yu
Assistant Professor in English
785-532-3339
hyu1@ksu.edu

July 15- July 31, 2010

About
This service learning project will provide pre-service teachers the opportunity to collaborate with K-State faculty and other special education professionals in Kansas to develop a deeper understanding of inclusive school practices such as co-teaching and differentiated instruction. This program offers a unique perspective to study special education policies and practices as they develop in a country which has only recently embraced the philosophy that persons with disabilities have rights as citizens.

Course
EDSP 795: Special Education in a Cross Cultural Context

Eligibility
Background in Special Education

Faculty Leader
Dr. Marilyn Kaff
Associate Professor Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs
785-532-5901
mkaff@ksu.edu

May 17-June 6, 2010

About
“Post-Communist Societies” is a three-week educational tour of Hungary, Ukraine, and Russia. During this trip, students will learn about, discuss, and write about social transformations in post-communist Eastern Europe. We will cover such topics as post-communist space and mobility, class and inequalities, political democratization, youth culture and prospects, crime, global connections of transformation, human rights and civil society, security and conflict, religion and ethnicity and the changing family. Students will be able to make visits to political institutions, short collaborative working experience with NGOs, local family visits, and interaction with peer groups. Class will meet during the Spring 2010 semester and the study tour will be held in Summer 2010. Participation in the Spring 2010 course is a pre-requisite for participating in the study tour.

Course
SOCIO 500: Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Issues or SOCIO 701: Problems in Sociology
Students are also required to enroll in SOCIO 500/701: Post Communist Societies at K-State in the Spring 2010 semester as a pre-requiste to the study tour.

Eligibility
Minimum 2.5 GPA and instructor permission required Students are also required to enroll in SOCIO 500/701: Post Communist Societies at K-State in the Spring 2010 semester as a pre-requisite to the study tour.

Faculty Leader
Dr. László Kulcsár
785-532-4959
kulcsar@ksu.edu

Dr. Nadia Shapkina
785-532-2790
shapkina@ksu.edu

July 15- July 31, 2010

About
This program will provide students with the opportunity to explore and experience various aspects of African agriculture. Students will visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Table Mountain, a progressive feedlot and abattoir, local cattle and goat ranches, an agricultural university, sheep farms, the U.S. Embassy, breeders of indigenous cattle, crop farms, a game reserve, a cultural village, a national park, a crocodile farm, multiple city tours, and Victoria Falls.

Course
ASI 660: Agriculture Study tour in South Africa

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Faculty Leader
Dr. David Grieger
Associate Professor
Animal Science and Industry
785-532-1229
dgrieger@ksu.edu

For More Information
Mishelle Hay
Academic Administrative Assistant
785-532-1262
mhay@ksu.edu

May 19-June 2, 2010

About
This program is a 16-day intensive Animal Science study tour through Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Main areas of focus include production and management practices, major breeds and uses, and educational opportunities. There will also be trips to riding schools, equine breeding and training operations, and support and discipline-based facilities. Students will also become familiar with the history and cultures of these three countries.

Course
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded 3 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit for ASI 660.

Eligibility
2.5 GPA

Faculty Leader
Dr. Joann Kouba
Associate Professor
Animal Science and Industry
jkouba@ksu.edu
785-1240

For More Information
Mishelle Hay
Academic Administrative Assistant
785-532-1262
mhay@ksu.edu

June 1-July 9, 2010

About
K-State in Liepzig is a five-week linguistic and cultural immersion course:  intensive language instruction at the Herder Institute (Universität Leipzig) combined with a two-week, faculty-led tour of Saxony and Berlin, during which students will visit, experience, talk, and write about important German cultural and historical sites. Upon return to K-State (Fall 2010), students will share their experiences through presentations and discussions in lower-level German language classes.

Course
GRMN 525: Special Studies in German

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA. Previous study of German is helpful, but not required.

Faculty Leader
Dr. Jennifer Askey
Assistant Professor
107 Eisenhower Hall
785-532-1922
jaskey@ksu.edu

May 27-June 18, 2010

About
Students will spend three weeks visiting Rome, Sorrento, Florence, and Venice. Highlights include:  Rome: The Vatican, Coliseum, Pantheon, day trip to Tivoli; Sorrento:  Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius; Florence:  Uffizi Art Gallery, Duomo Ponte Vecchio Bridge, day trip to Sienna; Venice:  St. Mark’s Square, Academia Museum, Lagoon Island, and much more!

Course
DAS350 or DAS 550: Machiavelli and Politics of Power

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA.

Faculty Leader
Dr. Jon Mahoney
Associate Professor of Philosophy
301A Dickens Hall
785-532-0358
jmahoney@ksu.edu

May 18-31, 2010

About
This is a two week intensive course on interior design in South Korea. Students will gain extensive exposure to a non-western culture; learn to appreciate diverse cultures and their material arti facts; and examine historic and contemporary architecture, interiors and furnishings of Korea.

Course
ID600: Interior Design Study Tour Korea

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA.

Faculty Leader
Dr. Hyung-Chan Kim
Assistant Professor
Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design
217 Justin Hall
785-532-1310
hckim21@ksu.edu

June 7-July 12, 2010

About
The Scotland Studio Art Workshop is a study abroad course based in Edinburgh with course related excursions to the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Edinburgh is a vibrant medieval city with rich cultural traditions and a wealth of art historical and contemporary influences. While in Edinburgh students will explore the long tradition of art and architecture as the main focus, while also highlighting Edinburgh’s tradition of literature and philosophy.

Course
ART 630A: Foreign Studies in Art

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA, 25 completed K-State credit hours, and 1 art course preferred OR instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Kevin Bernstein
Assistant Professor of Art
Willard Hall 101A
785-532-6680
kevinber@ksu.edu

May 17 - June 6, 2010

About
The purpose of this course is to provide undergraduate juniors and seniors in Biology, graduate students in Biology, and KSUCVM veterinary students with a unique learning experience in wildlife disease ecology. South America is undergoing dramatic changes in agriculture, ecology and economy, all of which contribute to the increase in emerging infectious diseases worldwide. Students will travel throughout Paraguay to participate in active wildlife ecology research and veterinary science. Students will learn about the principles of disease surveillance, host ecology and epidemiology, both in the classroom and in the field. In addition, the students will attend the International Wildlife Disease Association conference in Iguazu Falls, Argentina. This conference will expose students to cutting edge research occurring in wildlife diseases.

Course
Upon successful completion of the course, 4 hours of undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary medicine credits will be awarded for BIOL 697.

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Samantha Wisely
Assistant Professor of Biology
111 Bushnell Hall
(785) 532-0978
wisely@ksu.edu

Dr. Juan Campos
Adjunct Faculty
jmcampos@ksu.edu

May 24-June 3, 2010

About
The program will take place in the Brazilian portion of the Amazon Basin, specifically the cities of Manaus, Amazonas State. For Geography and Biology students, the program begins in Manaus, with several days of initial lectures and excursions; continues for several days on an Amazonian boat, where students will have the opportunity to interact with local college students, spend time visiting the rainforest, old rubber plantations, and various other locations that demonstrate the decision of reconciling environmental protection with economic development. Students will do two pre-departure assignments, keep a daily journal during the trip, write four reflection papers, as well as a final essay. English students will complete some pre-trip reading and a written assignment, keep a daily journal during the trip, and complete three written assignments afterwards.

Course
Students will register for two of the three undergraduate courses offered:

• GEO 490 (Problems in Geography)
• BIO 397 (Topics in Biology)
• ENGL 465 (Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction)

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Marcelus Caldas
Assistant Professor of Geography
118 Seaton Hall
785-532-6727

Dr. Martha Smith-Caldas
Instructor of Biology
126 Ackert Hall
785-532-0867

Dr. Elizabeth Dodd
Professor of English
785-532-0384
edodd@ksu.edu

July 16-25, 2010

About
Students will be exposed to a broad range of topics in international business and hospitality management through business and cultural activities in several northern European countries and Russia. Students will visit cultural sites as well as business sites. Student will also investigate the operations onboard a cruise ship for an understanding of hospitality management.

Course
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive 3 hours or undergraduate or graduate credit in MKTG 547, MKTG 861, HMD 499 OR HMD 820.

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Esther Swilley
Assistant Professor of Marketing
201A Calvin Hall
785-532-6135
esthers@ksu.edu

May 31-July 7 2010

About
This program provides a six-week experience of immersion into the life of modern Spain. Classroom and local field activities will take place at the Universidad de Salamanca. The initial eight-day tour includes visits to other artistic and historically prominent cities. These cultural activities will provide intensive direct involvement in communicative situations for language acquisition and on-site learning about the diversity that makes up the rich multicultural Spanish legacy.  Nine hours of credit are available for three courses (language and culture) at the undergraduate level. Eligibility: Students must complete Spanish 4 (or equivalent) prior to enrollment, or should request permission of the faculty leaders.

Course
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive 3 undergraduate K-State credits and 6 transfer credits from the University of Salamanca.

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Benjamin Torrico
Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Eisenhower 108
785-532-1923
btorrico@ksu.edu

May 27-July 7, 2010

About
This faculty-led group study abroad program provides five weeks of language and cultural immersion in Guanajuato, Mexico, for all levels of students in Spanish. Nine hours of credit is available upon successful completion of the program (six hours of transfer credit from the University of Guanajuato and three hours from K-State). The courses promote rapid language acquisition and development of a broad cultural knowledge. Guanajuato, declared a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO, is situated in the highlands of Mexico’s colonial heartland. With a population of 155,000, this beautiful city is a blend of both the old and the new worlds. Students will visit places such as Cristo Rey, La Bufa, Museo de las Momias, Valenciana Mine, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, and Teotihuacan.

Course
Nine undergraduate credits are available (six transfer credit hours from Tecnologico of Monterrey and three hours from K-State). Credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the courses.

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Maria Teresa Martinez-Ortiz
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Phone: 785-532-1923
mmtzotz@ksu.edu

May 26-June 26, 2010

About
This program is designed for beginning, intermediate and advanced level students. Students will experience many of the cultural wonders of France by participating in various cultural activities and excursions. Students will live with French host families in an effort to maximize their language and cultural understanding.

Course
This program will provide students with up to 8 academic credits: one French language course from the Catholic University of Paris (5 transfer credits) and a Cultural History of Paris course (3 KSU credits) taught by Dr. Clark for upper level students.

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Robert Clark
Associate Professor in Modern Languages
785-532-1985
rclark@ksu.edu

June 1-June 15, 2010

About
Students will observe firsthand the gradual change in the distribution of flora and fauna in Indonesia. This study tour will include trips to multiple national parks, exploration of the natural history or the islands, and cultural tours. Students will visit various Indonesian islands on the Sundan and Sahhul shelfs.

Course
ENTOM 799: Special Topics. Undergraduate and Graduate Level: 2 credit hours Bali, Lombok, and Wallacea: A biogeographical oddity

Eligibility
2.5 Minimum GPA and instructor permission

Faculty Leader
Dr. Srini Kambhampati
Professor of Insect Genetics & Evolution Department of Entomology
785-532-6154
srini@ksu.edu